Just like His Father
Dale Jr. is amazingly proud of his family's roots. In fact, Dale Jr.'s nickname for his buddies, the "Dirty Mo Posse", a name inspired by his friends from his hometown of Mooresville, North Carolina, has sparked
a following of fans who share his passion for racing. Now, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and the "Dirty Mo Posse" are revving' up for the 2003 July 4th NASCAR� Busch 250 race at Daytona. Dale will be driving the "DMP". It's
a bold new Motorsport Editions� collectible die-cast replica car sponsored by Chance 2 Motorsports. So hurry! Get in on the action with this 1:24 Revell-Select replica - it will go fast! Order Now.Behind the Wheel of a Dale Earnhardt Chevy Dealer Red Chevy Truck Autographed by Jr. himself.View More of Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Jr. Behind the Wheel
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is joining the EA SPORTS� team as the official cover athlete for NASCAR Thunder� 2003.
The 27-year superstar, who blasted onto the NASCAR� scene in 1998, will not only lend his likeness to all NASCAR Thunder 2003 packaging and merchandising, but also helped contribute to the development of this
year's game.
"Dale Jr. embodies the spirit and competitive edge that EA SPORTS captures in our NASCAR Thunder games"" said Ed Martin, Director of NASCAR video game production, Electronic Arts. "His contribution to the
product has been invaluable, giving us design feedback and ideas on improving features and game play, we couldn't have a better driver grace the cover of NASCAR Thunder 2003."
Dale, who's widely considered "the future of NASCAR," is in the midst of his third full year of Winston Cup competition for DEI Racing and is on track for his second straight top-10 finish in the Series. The
2001 season marked his first top-10 Winston Cup points finish with the No. 8 team, while adding three victories and multi-million dollars in winnings to his brief but impressive racing resume. Earnhardt's
wins last season included the EA SPORTS 500 at Talladega Super Speedway� October 21, where he looks to repeat this year.

Jump into the emotion, sound, fury, and risks of the high-speed, high-drama career of a NASCAR(R) star with NASCAR Thunder 2003. The game lets players feel the adrenaline rush, intensity and passion of being
a NASCAR driver on a quest to become a NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion. NASCAR Thunder 2003 delivers a variety of real-life scenarios, complete with dramatic pileups, walls of smoke, and constant door-to-door,
three-wide racing all to test players nerves and improve their racing skills. In addition, NASCAR Thunder 2003 lets players build a racing legacy over the course of 20 drama-filled seasons.
Surrounds you with the emotion, sound, fury, and risks of the high-speed, high-drama career of a NASCAR� star. Feel the adrenaline rush, intensity, and passion of being
a NASCAR driver on a quest to become a NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion. Take on various real-life scenarios, complete with dramatic pileups, walls of smoke, and constant door -to-door, three-wide racing,
to test your nerve and improve your racing skills. Build a racing legacy over the course of 20 drama-filled seasons.
A totally new gaming engine delivers better game play through improved physics, AI and control. While new graphics rendering technology allows spectacular car and track highlights, enhanced smoke and damage,
and even more dynamic racing venues.

Key Features
-Career Mode: Deepest career racing game includes 20 successive seasons; now you will need to manage four major components while building a racing care. Compete for top sponsors, the best crewmembers,
and the latest racing technology.
-Lightning Mode: More than 30 MRN "Moment of the Race" scenarios featuring memorable action from actual NASCAR races; each scenario is presented by the NASCAR driver involved in the race scenario; the
player relives the moment and either changes history or preserves it.
-Thunder License: With interactive instruction from the best NASCAR drivers, you will get behind the wheel of your own NASCAR ride and learn the driving lines, brake points, and all the nuances to develop
from an entry-level driver to a pro.
-All New Game Engine: New engine features more realistic vehicle dynamics, including tire grip and wear patterns, handling and suspension behavior, and collision physics; fun entry-level control with
progression to deeper "simulation."
-New Tracks: Introducing six new infield road courses and one new super speedway. All 23 NASCAR Winston Cup tracks can be raced with 14 tracks featuring both day and night racing; now also includes
the Daytona Beach road course (circa 1950).
-Amazing Visual Effects: Spectacular crashes; blown tires shred; car fragments and sparks fly; car parts on the track will damage vehicle if struck. Dust whipped up as car dives low/high in corners;
shadows cast by track objects visible on car bodies.
-NASCAR Pageantry: Motion captured victory lane celebrations include driver celebrations, trophy moment and fireworks; dramatic pre-race camera fly-bys build emotion.
-Thunder Plates: Earn license plates during game play and unlock new features, including drivers, tracks and videos.
-Sense of Speed: Greater volume of trackside items, more things "flying" by; more shadow reflections on the car bodies and track surface; dynamic chase camera compresses/regresses according to deceleration
and acceleration.
-Quick Cautions and Pit Mistakes: accelerates the time a caution takes and adds a TV style recap of the cause. Pit crew mistakes will happen from time to time and can affect the outcome of a race.
PC-CD
-Handling, Vehicle Physics, and Car Setup: Designed exclusively for the PC version, enjoy a new physics engine that provides "Hardcore" NASCAR simulation. Realistic physics; numerous adjustable options
including fender flares, rear spoiler angles, tire pressure, wedge, gearing, suspension, anti roll bar, etc.; realistic vehicle dynamics accurately models tire grip and wear patterns, handling and suspension,
and collisions.
-Season Mode: Race an unlimited number of seasons.
-Network and Online Play: Up to 16 competitors can network or connect online to battle in single race mode.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Congratulations to Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the cover to the official game box that captures his icon glasses, determined look and reversed baseball cap.

Downloads & Patches

3rd Party Support: (online community support and open source code)
Car skins can be customized; gamers can tweak all graphic aspects of the game.

Official Game Readme.txt:
See what is required to run the game and it's points and instructions.CLICK HERE
Full Cheat Sheet Listing:
Get the latest cheats for NT2003 right here.CLICK HERE
NO CD Game Fix:
Relieves the Prompting to install CD into CD-ROM during all play formats.
CLICK
HERE
Connects you to http://www.ea.com
Directly to Patch page. Please make sure your ActiveX is enabled in MSIE.
Click the CHECK FOR PATCH button to Auto download.

NASCAR Thunder� 2004�
Online game play available for the
PC and PlayStation�2 console only.

The green flag has dropped with NASCAR Thunder� 2004. From 200 MPH super-speedways to hairpin turns on 11 fantasy tracks, tuning your car and finding the line is
no longer enough. Now you�re running to the edge against 42 other unique NASCAR� personalities every race, drivers who remember your every move and won�t think twice about paying you back. Out-smart and
out-drive them as you battle three-wide from green to checkers. Online or on your own, racing just became a contact sport.
Tony Stewart #20 WC Champ

Key Features for NASCAR THUNDER 2004

PC-Specific Game Engine: Trade paint with a new physics engine that provides a hardcore NASCAR� simulation specifically designed for the
PC. Realistic vehicle dynamics accurately model tire grip and wear patterns, handling and suspension, and collisions.

New Career Mode: Console's most popular feature comes to PC for the first time! Compete season after season on the track and off by managing
your team's sponsorships, car construction, R&D, and car set-ups.

** The NASCAR Thunder 2004 CD is required in the CD-ROM drive in order to be able to start and play the game.
This applies to both single and multiplayer games.
Final Comment on PC Version of NASCAR Thunder 2004 - Game Seems to be a Bit Arcade Feeling While Driving.